Teaching Assistant Employer: Edleston Primary School Reference: P/26/339301 in Cheshire

Temporary Teaching Assistant Supporting SEN Grade 4

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young children? Do you consider yourself a driven individual who works well as part of a dynamic team? Edleston Primary is a diverse one form entry school in Crewe. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, positive and committed Additional Needs Teaching Assistant to join our happy and dynamic staff team, who can rise to the challenges of working with children with complex needs.

The role involves providing support for pupils with an EHCP or SEMH and Cognition and Learning Needs, which may be in our busy Reception and Year 1 classes. The ideal applicant will have had prior experience in supporting pupils with special needs in a special or mainstream setting, and may have knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Applicants who are excited about a new challenge, and who meet the essential criteria for this role, are warmly welcomed from both mainstream and special school settings. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and working in partnership with all stakeholders. Applicants must be able to demonstrate some experience of working with individuals with SEND.

You will be contracted to work 32.5 hours per week with a half an hour lunch break. The post is initially for a year, with the potential of this being extended.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience in working 1:1/small groups within an Early Years classroom setting
• has the skills and knowledge to support a child with SEND needs - ASD/ADHD
• has an excellent awareness of how children learn and progress
• has an understanding and/or experience of de-escalation and engagement techniques to support challenging behaviour
• ensures children feel valued as unique individuals
• supports and helps to ensure lessons that children find enjoyable and fascinating
• is energetic, positive and has a good sense of humour
• can implement structured learning activities/specific programmes for individuals and groups under the general supervision of the teacher
• has experience supporting neurodiverse children
• has a caring and compassionate nature
• develops positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment
• is prepared to support children with intimate care
• establishes supportive and positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and staff
• has high expectations of themselves and of others, demonstrating professional conduct at all times and has the ability to contribute positively to an effective team
• works well with external agencies to ensure personalised provision is effective
• has experience of administrative work

We can offer:

• a welcoming, supportive and hardworking staff team
• children who are enthusiastic to learn, grow and extend their life experiences
• a staff who are passionate about continued development and growth as a school community
• a committed and supportive leadership team who hold staff wellbeing as crucial to school success
• parents who are valued partners in helping every child achieve
• a growing and thriving school community who support each other

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification - appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language

Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures relevant to child protection and health and safety;

Desirable Qualifications

• Sensory Training
• Positive handling training
• ASD/ADHD training
• Physiotherapy training

Essential Experience

• Experience of working/caring with children with an EHCP or SEND on a one-to-one basis.
• Experience of working with children with medical needs
• Experience of working with children aged 5 and under
• Supporting children with developing reading/phonics and maths skills
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• First Aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Recent training and experience of working with children with ASD/ADHD/Sensory needs
• Administrative skills
• Ability to make effective use of ICT
• Experience of delivering SALT interventions eg WELCOMM
• Experience of working with children with an EHCP
• Ability to lead bespoke interventions to individuals and small groups

For an informal discussion please contact: For more information, and an informal discussion about the role, contact SENDCo Mrs Astles. officemanager@edleston.cheshire.sch.uk

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Monday 22nd June 12 noon

Proposed Interview and Task Date: TBC following shortlisting

Edleston Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.